Almond-Crusted Brandy Cheese Ball

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups sliced almonds
• 2 green onions thinly sliced

Method

Place cream cheese in a bowl. Add brandy and orange juice and mix well. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add the green onions and mix until all ingredients are combined. Place sliced almonds on a cutting board. Spoon cream cheese onto middle of almonds then roll until the cream cheese is completely covered and formed into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour. If you like a bit of spice add a few chili flakes or a few shakes of tobasco sauce.